RCB's Jitesh Sharma Emphasizes Team's Hunger for Title Ahead of Match Against CSK
"We Are Chasing Title, Hungry Like Last Year": RCB's Vice-Captain Jitesh Sharma
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Jitesh Sharma, vice-captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), expressed that the team is focused on chasing the title in the IPL 2026 season, maintaining the same hunger as last year. He highlighted the importance of leadership and continuous improvement as they prepare for their upcoming match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
- 01Jitesh Sharma believes leadership has enhanced his game as vice-captain of RCB.
- 02RCB aims to defend their title with the same intensity and hunger as last year.
- 03The team has maintained high-intensity training despite a week-long break.
- 04Jitesh emphasized focusing on their own processes rather than CSK's recent performance.
- 05Fitness updates on Josh Hazlewood remain uncertain according to Jitesh.
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Jitesh Sharma, the vice-captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), stated that his leadership role has added depth to his game as they prepare for their match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Reflecting on RCB's triumph in the IPL 2025 season, where he scored 261 runs with a strike rate of 177, he emphasized the team's mindset of chasing the title rather than defending it. Jitesh noted that the team is approaching the season with the same hunger as last year, despite being the defending champions. He mentioned that the week-long break after their opening game did not diminish their intensity, as they engaged in high-pressure practice sessions to prepare for various match situations. While acknowledging CSK's struggles in their recent matches, Jitesh maintained that RCB is focused on their own performance, highlighting the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket. He also refrained from commenting on the fitness status of teammate Josh Hazlewood, leaving that to the management.
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